In counseling businesses here in Texas, one topic that frequently arises is the strategic implementation and enforcement of non-disparagement agreements.

When Texas businesses engage the services of independent contractors, a well-drafted mutual performance agreement is the cornerstone of a clear and legally sound working relationship.

In today’s fast-paced Texas business environment, Human Resources departments are constantly grappling with complex labor laws, navigating employee disputes, and updating policies to stay compliant with state and federal regulations.

Retaliation in the workplace is a serious issue that employment law is designed to prevent. From a Texas attorney's viewpoint…

For Texas employers, a clear grievance procedure isn't just good practice; it's a crucial risk management tool, creating documented fairness, boosting morale, preventing small issues from becoming costly legal battles (even in at-will states)…

Unlike workers’ compensation laws in every other state, the Texas Worker’s Compensation Act (TWCA) allows private Texas employers to choose whether to subscribe to workers’ compensation insurance.

Apartment management companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and throughout Texas face a complex legal landscape when it comes to human relations, requiring special considerations to comply with both federal and Texas employment laws.

When dealing with employee benefits, the intersection of federal and state law can often be a complex landscape to navigate. For residents and employers in Texas, understanding how the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) impacts benefit plans is critical.

Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has shared its view of harassment and employer liability.

You have likely heard that Texas is an employment at-will state. This means that an employer may terminate an employee’s employment at any time, without notice.

In the expanding Texas business climate, the independent contractor relationship has become a contributing cornerstone of the economy.

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) forbids discrimination based on pregnancy when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, such as leave and health insurance, and any other term or condition of employment.

An enforcement initiative was launched years ago by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) focusing on the improvement of safety measures for temporary workers. This is very significant for Texas businesses to understand.

In Texas, enforcing a covenant not to compete requires navigating specific statutory guidelines that mandate the agreement be reasonable in time, geographical scope, and activity limitations while being ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement.

In Texas, it is seemingly very common for employers, when terminating an employee, to pay a sum of money (usually termed “severance”) in exchange for the former employee’s release of any legal claim related to the employment relationship.

The law requires an employer to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability or genetic information.

In Texas, operating a small business comes with numerous opportunities, but also the potential for complex legal challenges, particularly in the realm of employment law.

Establishing Appeal Rights for the Employer:

TWC administers the Texas Payday Law, which allows for the investigation of an employee’s claim of unpaid wages.

The main thrust of all employment discrimination laws is to make it illegal for employers to treat employees or applicants adversely on the basis of something about themselves that they cannot change or should not be expected to change.